The Wisdom of Lawrence of the Resurrection: Practicing the Presence of God (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798268104615)

Discover the quiet fire of God's presence in the simplest acts of daily life.

In a noisy, restless world, we long for a way of prayer that does not demand escape or perfection, but meets us in the middle of ordinary days. Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection, the humble Carmelite lay brother who spent most of his life in a Paris monastery kitchen, left behind a timeless secret: God is always here. His hidden holiness was not found in visions or heroic deeds, but in pots and pans, sandals and soup pots, in the smoke and clamor of daily labor where every gesture became prayer.

The Wisdom of Lawrence of the Resurrection: Practicing the Presence of God invites modern readers into the depth of his path: presence as fidelity, simplicity as strength, littleness as freedom, forgiveness as quick as breath, work as Eucharist, and death itself as ripening into eternal love. This book unfolds his story in a flowing, contemplative narrative-bringing the tree he first gazed upon in winter, the smoky kitchen where he lived, and the serenity of his final hours into vivid life. Each chapter reflects on his way of "staying with God" and translates it for our distracted, hurried age.

In this book you will find:

• A rich narrative of Brother Lawrence's life, from soldier to Carmelite lay brother.

• A contemplative exploration of his central teaching: practicing the presence of God in every moment.

• Reflections on simplicity, forgiveness, humility, and joy in littleness-wisdom for our age of distraction.

• A practical "little rule" of presence for ordinary people, woven from his letters and example.

Whether you are seeking to deepen your prayer, to bring God into your everyday work, or simply to discover peace in the midst of life's noise, this book offers a companion for the journey. Brother Lawrence's way is not dramatic but hidden, not heroic but ordinary, not complicated but profoundly transformative. It is the quiet bravery of staying with God-right here, right now.